Re-thinking obesity in the workplace

Obesity continues to be one of the major threats to the health of individuals and the greater population. Chronic health issues like obesity can cause downstream effects like increased absenteeism from work, reduce productivity, and add significantly to health care plan spending, threatening the economic viability of employees.

Novo Nordisk Canada has developed the Obesity Management Toolkit to support interactions and programs within the workplace to manage obesity while breaking down common misconceptions and encouraging those living with the condition to seek support and proper treatment.

This free whitepaper outlines key areas for education and recommendations for employers through a factsheet on obesity management in the workplace. It discusses important statistics about obesity in Canada and how it affects overall health and also productivity in the workplace.

Download the free white paper now and gain insight into:

• Encouraging employees to start their weight management journey by talking to their health care provider
• Ideal approaches to treat obesity and prevent associated health complications
• Ensuring your benefit plan provides adequate access to treatments, and creates a safe environment